US Bridges

FM 971 over Berry Creek

Good

Williamson County, Texas · 3.80 MI E of Bi 35 M · Structure no. 142460269001008

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
284 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
5,764
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 971 over Berry Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 971 over Berry Creek in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,764 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,537 by 2039. The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesFM 971
CrossesBerry Creek
Location3.80 MI E of Bi 35 M
RouteState Highway 971
StateTexas
Coordinates30.67629, -97.61436
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 20
Structure length284 ft (86.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,764 (2020)
Projected traffic7,537 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 971 over Berry Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 971 over Berry Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does FM 971 over Berry Creek carry?

About 5,764 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 971 over Berry Creek?

The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FM 971 over Berry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.